^{16 Ref} With him is strength and wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are his.

^{17 Ref} He leads counselors away stripped. He makes judges fools.

^{18 Ref} He loosens the bond of kings, He binds their loins with a belt.

^{19 Ref} He leads priests away stripped, And overthrows the mighty.

^{20 Ref} He removes the speech of those who are trusted, And takes away the understanding of the elders.

^{21 Ref} He pours contempt on princes, And loosens the belt of the strong.

^{22 Ref} He uncovers deep things out of darkness, And brings out to light the shadow of death.